Excellent
#125 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 4% in state
Spring City EL Sch
Elementary School · Spring-ford Area Sd · Spring City, PA
A Spring-ford Area Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
190 Wall Street, Spring City, PA 19475
- Math 76% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring City EL Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spring City EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,140
Median home value
$362,900
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royersford EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Brooke EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Chesterbrook AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spring-ford Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring City EL Sch is listed in Spring-Ford Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring City EL Sch
Spring City EL Sch is a public elementary school in Spring City, PA, part of Spring-ford Area Sd, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring City EL Sch
What grades does Spring City EL Sch serve?
Spring City EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Spring City EL Sch?
Spring City EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring City EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring City EL Sch is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring City EL Sch rank in PA?
Spring City EL Sch ranks #125 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Spring City EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring City EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Spring City EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring City EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spring City EL Sch a charter school?
No, Spring City EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring City EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Spring City EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring City EL Sch?
47.2% of students at Spring City EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (610) 705-6004
- Area population (ZIP 19475)
- 12,382
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19475; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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